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Carleton College MHC Macalester College Oberlin Kenyon Bryn Mawr Haverford College Cornell WUSTL Reed Davidson Swarthmore| Grinnell College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grinnell | Smith College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 64% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1370/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $196 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Grinnell | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Smith College?
- Grinnell College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Grinnell than Smith College ($60,988.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Grinnell ($30,790 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 35.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,048 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Smith College (91% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($49,109 vs. $42,231)
Grinnell vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Smith College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Smith College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Smith College and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Smith College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $48,900)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $5,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $19,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($136 vs. $196)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/